FAFSA Priority Date

If you are seeking financial aid, March 10 is the key deadline to remember each and every year you need financial assistance.

There is a reason that federal financial aid staff refers to this date as its priority date. If you miss that deadline, many important aid options will not be available to you.

Grants and Loans with a March 10 Deadline

For undergraduate students, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) must be received by the federal processor on or before March 10 each year for priority consideration for all grants and loans including: